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Top Fast Food and Fast Casual Restaurant Apps on iOS in South Africa, Q1 2025

Explore the performance of leading fast food apps on iOS in South Africa during Q1 2025, with insights into download and active user trends.

Top Fast Food and Fast Casual Restaurant Apps on iOS in South Africa, Q1 2025

During the first quarter of 2025, several fast food and fast casual restaurant apps demonstrated notable performance on the iOS platform in South Africa. According to Sensor Tower, here is a detailed look at the top five apps.

McDonald’s saw a significant rise in weekly downloads, peaking at around 16.3K in early February. The app maintained a steady increase in weekly active users, reaching approximately 158.1K by late February.

KFC South Africa experienced a surge in weekly downloads, notably hitting 35.6K in the second week of February. Active users grew steadily, peaking at 53.4K toward the end of February.

Spur Family Club showed an upward trend in weekly downloads, reaching 5.6K by the end of March. The app saw fluctuations in active users, with numbers around 37K in late January, decreasing slightly by the quarter's end.

Debonairs Pizza South Africa had consistent download numbers, with a peak of 4.2K in the last week of March. Active users steadily increased, reaching 42.9K by the end of the quarter.

Lastly, Burger King SA displayed a gradual increase in downloads, peaking at 4.3K in late March. The app's active users also saw a rise, with numbers reaching 18.6K by the quarter's conclusion.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a snapshot of the current mobile app landscape for leading fast food brands in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2025